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Orson Welles, taking a break from the filming of "Othello," is driving in the Irish countryside one night when he offers a ride to a man with car trouble. The man relays to Welles a strange tale of an encounter he had once before at the same isolated location.
Two men recounting tales of their experiences in a haunted Irish glen. One man, haunted by a past event, returns to the place to confront his fears. The story blends elements of folklore and psychological horror as the protagonist navigates the eerie landscape and his own psyche.
As a short film from 1953, critical reception was limited and is not widely documented in modern databases. It is primarily known among enthusiasts of early Irish cinema and horror shorts.
Praised for its atmospheric setting and effective use of suspense.
Noted for its blend of Irish folklore and supernatural elements.
Considered an interesting example of early Irish short-form horror.
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Orson Welles was reportedly impressed by this short film and considered it for distribution, though it was never officially released by him.
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With Orson Welles needing a break from filming his “Othello” in Ireland in 1951, he set off to drive to Dublin when he encountered a motorist stranded on the dark. Offering this somewhat reluctant traveller a lift, he (Michael Laurence) reg...